C4: Italian Cuisine

Up until about 150 years ago, Italy was divided into twenty-seven separate regions. Each region developed its own traditions, dialect and dishes. When we talk about Italian cuisine, we are actually talking about twenty-seven separate cuisines! For example, there are Sicilian dishes, which were popular during the Roman Empire and the culinary traditions of the Bay of Naples, where seafarers brought new ingredients and the use of tomatoes and pizza was pioneered. In Lombardy, people ate hardly any pasta, but rather polenta, while in rolling Tuscany they became masters of making delicious bread. Ask an Italian where he comes from, and he does not say: Italy, but the name of his native region, or even the exact village. Italians are proud of their origins. No wonder every Italian knows exactly why his past is tastier than that of the next village. What seems like a small difference to us is the product of a long history. This demo will be held at the Healthy Life Center. $20 per person to be charged to your member account.

Purpose: Learn about and taste Italian cuisine

Facilitator: Aikaterina Galeos (Guest Presenter – Lee Health)